Monday, 12 October 2015

News: EFCC arrests Former Benue State Governor Suswam

Former Governor of Benue State Gabriel Suswam have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Daily Sun learnt that the former governor was invited by the graft
commission to answer for some of his deeds as governor of the state.
Suswam, who left office on May 29, this year, is alleged to have made
away with state funds running into billions of Naira and is to defend
himself against the charges.
Speaking with newsmen a short while ago, the EFCC spokesman, Wilson
Uwajuren confirmed that Suswan was arrested Today, Monday and is being
quizzed by the anti-graft agency.
“He was invited by the EFCC in connection with ongoing corruption investigation in Benue state,” he said.
Recall that the commission on Friday grilled his former finance
commissioner, Mr. Omadachi Oklobia for hours in Abuja with a view to
eliciting vital information that may help them in confronting Suswam.

Oklobia, who is also said to be involved in the Suswam alleged
corruption case, reported to the Wuse 2 head office of the EFCC around
10 am and was questioned under what a source in the agency called ‘under
caution’ because of his ‘complicity in the case.